CSP Employment & Labor Law Compliance

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?

Accepted Answer

To set wage and hour standards

Answer

The FLSA establishes minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, recordkeeping, and child labor standards.

Question 2

Which law protects employees from workplace discrimination?

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.

Question 3

What does the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforce?

Accepted Answer

Workplace safety regulations

Answer

OSHA enforces workplace safety and health regulations to protect employees from hazards on the job.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?

Accepted Answer

To provide job-protected leave for medical and family needs

Answer

The FMLA provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for family and medical reasons.

Question 5

Which act requires employers to provide notice before large-scale layoffs?

Accepted Answer

Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)

Answer

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act mandates that employers give 60 days’ notice before mass layoffs.

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